CriminalJusticeReform

New report highlights racial disparities in prisons nationwide

Last week, the Sentencing Project released a paper detailing the racial and ethnic disparities in state prisons around the country. Authored by Senior Research Analyst Ashley Nellis, Ph.D., “The Color …

Fri Oct 22, 2021

Texas governor seems to think crime can be solved with 'better parenting,' God, and discrimination

With a swipe of the pen and single media appearance, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott managed to lay violent crime at the feet of parents, avoid any actual action to reduce crime, and impose a discriminatory …

Tue Sep 14, 2021

Despite evidence and local prosecutor arguments, Missouri AG says Kevin Strickland is guilty

Despite the calls for his release and several prosecutors noting that they believe he is innocent, the Missouri Attorney General’s office said Monday it believes Kevin Strickland is guilty of killing …

Tue Jul 13, 2021

Tracking Biden's promises to Black America: What has the president done for us in first 100 days?

President Joe Biden would not be where he is without Black voters. Fittingly, he’s made some pretty weighty promises in his plan for Black America. We’re keeping track of them all in a biweekly …

Sun May 2, 2021